Graphic Design Specialist

About UsKiwiCo is an innovative eCommerce company that sparks kids’ creativity and curiosity through offline and online materials and inspiration. We offer kids a delightful, engaging way to explore, create, and learn. Our core offering is a subscription service. We design and deliver awesome hands-on projects to kids. We also manage an e-commerce storefront and content platform. We take great pride and ownership in the products we build and in the community of parents and kids we serve. Our office is located in Mountain View, within walking distance to the Caltrain station. Currently, we work a hybrid schedule of Tuesday and Wednesday in-office and remote work the rest of the week.We are looking for an extraordinary designer to own execution of print collateral needs to support a cohesive product experience. The role requires an ability to work in a fast-paced environment on tight deadlines and interact with multiple departments including Editorial, Photo/Video, Sourcing, and Product Design. It is the designer’s responsibility to uphold the visual integrity of the brand and execute all aspects of visual design – from content ideation to final deliverables.As a company celebrating creativity and development, we believe and encourage the same in our team. We seek team players with an infectious positive energy, great initiative, and a get-it-done attitude. Candidates must thrive in ambiguity and love a rapid pace. You must have a strong desire to learn and improve. Excellent organizational, communication and multi-tasking skills are a must.The ideal candidate will bring stellar creative chops to the role, will have an excellent eye for detail, and will be open to feedback. The position requires the ability to multitask, juggle various projects at once and have excellent time management skills. If you love a fast-paced and collaborative work environment, we want to talk with you!In this role, you will:• Maintain visual integrity and consistency for all assigned KiwiCo lines• Conceptualize and execute creative assets to better the product experience• Create beautiful visual solutions that advance the KiwiCo brand via typography, photography, color, illustration, and other visual mediums• Establish and coordinate art direction for our illustration and photography teams• Partner with product design and editorial teams to create clear, concise assembly instructions that ensure an optimal product experience• Manage time wisely to ensure all projects are completed by deadline with ample time for revisions• Accept constructive feedback openly with a positive attitude• Assist with organizing and archiving all visual and graphic assets• Perform simple illustration editing and photo retouching tasksRequired Qualifications:• 1-2+ years experience as a Graphic Designer or similar role• Stellar portfolio demonstrating a refined aesthetic sense, a strong understanding of typography, layout, and color theory• High-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Illustrator• Experience designing for print collateral• Ability to adapt to a brand’s existing visual style• Photo editing and some retouching experience• Broad operating range – you think strategically and have an impeccable eye for detail with a strong sense of visual hierarchy, typography, layout• Self-starter who is resourceful and flexible – has the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and meet changing deadlines on multiple simultaneous projects• Obsessively detail-oriented – able to manage all the details and meet a high bar for accuracy and quality• Collaborative – able to contribute to a cross-functional team while maintaining open communication and feedback• Experience working in a startup environment and designing for children is a plusIf you’re passionate about delivering innovative, delightful, and enriching products and experiences for kids, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting a resume and cover letter telling us why you're interested in KiwiCo and what you think you'd bring to this specific position and our team. With your application, please also submit a portfolio of products, publications, or other content you’ve worked on with specifics as to your role in their creation. If you’re unable to link to or include a sample of a piece, please provide the title, publication information, and a brief description. Applications without portfolios will not be considered. Please note that this role is not eligible for full-time remote work.